Description
Blue Moon Ice Cream is a nostalgic, Midwest-favorite treat known for its bright blue color and mysteriously fruity flavor. Creamy, dreamy, and a little whimsical, this homemade version blends vanilla, almond, and citrus notes for a fun frozen dessert. Keyword: Blue Moon Ice Cream.
Ingredients
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
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1-2 drops blue food coloring (optional)
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1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon juice.
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Heat over medium heat, whisking until sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
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Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
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Stir in sweetened condensed milk (if using) and add food coloring to reach desired blue shade.
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Chill mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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Once chilled, pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).
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When it reaches soft-serve consistency, transfer to an airtight container.
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Freeze for at least 3 hours to firm up. Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
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Start with 1 drop of food coloring and add more if needed.
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For a richer flavor, replace whole milk with more cream.
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Blue Moon flavor is unique—feel free to tweak extracts to match your local version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
